Every Thursday, kawarthaNOW publishes live music events at pubs and restaurants in Peterborough and the greater Kawarthas region based on information that musicians provide directly or that venues post on their websites or social media channels. Here are the listings for the week of Thursday, December 12 to Wednesday, December 18.
If you’re a musician or venue owner and want to be included in our weekly listings, email our nightlifeNOW editor at nightlife@kawarthanow.com. For concerts and live music events at other venues, check out our Concerts & Live Music page.
With the exception of karaoke, we only list events with performing musicians. Venues may also host other events during the week (e.g., dancing, DJs, comedy shows).
100 Acre Brewing Co.
390 Ashburnham Dr., Peterborough
705-243-2444
Saturday, December 14
12:30-3:30PM - A Celtic Christmas ft Glen Cardus and Fiddling Jay (no cover)
Arthur's Pub
930 Burnham St., Cobourg
(905) 372-2105
Thursday, December 12
8-10:30pm - Open mic w/ Bruce Longman
Friday, December 13
8-11pm - Chris Devlin
Saturday, December 14
8-11pm - Matt Marcuz
Monday, December 16
7:30-9:30pm - Local talent night ft Rock Bass Derby
Bancroft Eatery and Brew Pub
4 Bridge St., Bancroft
(613) 332-3450
Saturday, December 14
8pm - Ugly Sweater Karaoke
Coming Soon
Saturday, December 21
7pm - Near the Open
Black Horse Pub
452 George St. N., Peterborough
(705) 742-0633
Thursday, December 12
7-10pm - Jazz & Blues Night ft. Rob Phillips
Friday, December 13
5-8pm - Taylor Abrahamse; 9pm - Between The Static
Saturday, December 14
5-8pm - Daelin Henschel; 9pm - Keith Guy Band
Sunday, December 15
4-7pm - Washboard Hank & The Wringers
Monday, December 16
7-10pm - Crash & Burn w/ Rick & Gailie
Tuesday, December 17
6-10pm - Open mic w/ Johann Burkhardt
Wednesday, December 18
6-9pm - Blues & Roots Dance Party hosted by Dave Tough and The Scholars
Coming Soon
Friday, December 20
5-8pm - Christmas with Mike & Marsala; 9pm - Pop Machine
Saturday, December 21
5-8pm - Christmas with Rick & Gailie; 9pm - High Waters Band
Sunday, December 22
4-7pm - Zachary Lucky
Boston Pizza Lindsay
435 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-0008
Friday, December 13
8-11pm - Live music TBA
Wednesday, December 18
8-11pm - Karaoke
Cat & The Fiddle Cobourg
38 Covert St., Cobourg
(905) 377-9029
Friday, December 13
8pm - Karaoke w/ Cait
Saturday, December 14
8-11pm - Gibbran
The Cow & Sow Eatery
38 Colborne St., Fenelon Falls
(705) 887-5111
Saturday, December 14
7-10pm - Open mic hosted by Shannon Roszell
Crook & Coffer
231 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-876-0505
Thursday, December 12
7-9:30pm - Greg Thomas
Friday, December 13
8:30pm - Karaoke w/ Stoeten
Saturday, December 14
2:30-4:30pm - Daelin Henschel; 7:30-10:30pm - Doug Horner
Erben Eatery & Bar
379 George St. N., Peterborough
705-874-8379
Thursday, December 12
5-7pm - The Groove Lounge w/ Doug McLean
Friday, December 13
9pm - Karaoke
Monday, December 16
5-7pm - The Groove Lounge w/ Doug McLean
Tuesday, December 17
8pm - Karaoke w/ Ian Clement
Wednesday, December 18
8-11pm - Open mic
Ganaraska Brewing Company
33 Mill St., Port Hope
905-885-9029
Friday, December 13
7pm - Karaoke w/ Erin Billings
Saturday, December 14
7pm - Colin Ronald
Sunday, December 15
2-5pm - Open mic w/ Melodi Ryan
Wednesday, December 18
6:30pm - Live music TBA
Ganaraska Hotel
30 Ontario St., Port Hope
(905) 885-9254
Saturday, December 14
2-6pm - Gator James Band
Sunday, December 15
2-6pm - A Ganny Country Christmas Show ft Mike McGiverin & Borderline Express w/ special guests (no cover)
Gordon Best Theatre
216 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
(705) 876-8884
Friday, December 13
7:30pm - Cliff Cardinal w/ Nick Shrubsole ($20 in advance at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1109604068639 or at the door)
Coming Soon
Sunday, December 22
2-3pm & 6:30-9pm - Christmas With The Hicks ft Kate Brioux, Melissa Payne, and Kate Suhr w/ Beau Dixon, Nicholas Campbell, and Paul Crough (SOLD OUT)
The Granite
45 Bridge St. W., Bancroft
613-332-1500
Friday, December 13
5-8pm - Ian Russell & Betty Leister
Graz Restobar
38 Bolton St., Bobcaygeon
705-738-6343
Friday, December 13
8pm - Brennan Wilson & Dar Kimble
Saturday, December 14
8pm - Deanna Earle
Jethro's Bar + Stage
137 Hunter St. W., Peterborough
705-931-0617
Thursday, December 12
10pm-12am - The Union
Friday, December 13
6-8pm - Daelin Henschel; 8-10pm - David James Allen w/ The Murphy Browns; 10pm-1am - Harrsion Ford F150 w/ Michelle Möran
Saturday, December 14
8-10pm - The Paul Reddick Band; 10pm-1am - Pangea Project
VIDEO: "Mourning Dove" - Paul Reddick
Sunday, December 15
3-6pm - Blues jam w/ Al Black
The John at Sadleir House
751 George St. N., Peterborough
705-742-3686
Coming Soon
Friday, December 20
8:30pm - An Intimate Evening w/ Valleyspeak, Intimidators, Gamekeeper ($15 at the door or in advance at https://www.sadleirhouse.ca/concerts)
Saturday, December 21
8:30pm - A Sadleir Solstice ft Horseman Pass By, Gnostic Front, Kahraba, Bad Mayor & Sportsman ($20 at the door or in advance at https://www.sadleirhouse.ca/concerts)
Kelly's Homelike Inn
205 3rd Street, Cobourg
905-372-3234
Friday, December 13
7-10pm - Cale Crowe
Saturday, December 14
4-8pm - Little Lake
The Locker at The Falls
9 Lindsay St., Fenelon Falls
705-887-6211
Friday, December 13
7-9:30pm - Darren Bailey (no cover)
Saturday, December 14
7-9:30pm - Michael Howitt (no cover)
Mainstreet Bar & Grill
1939 Lakehurst Road, Buckhorn
(705) 657-9094
Friday, December 13
7:30pm - Karaoke hosted by DJ Ross
McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery
13 Bridge St.. N., Hastings
(705) 696-3600
Thursday, December 12
7-11pm - Karaoke
McThirsty's Pint
166 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 743-2220
Friday, December 13
9pm-1am - Live music TBA
Saturday, December 14
9pm-1am - Live music TBA
Sunday, December 15
8pm - Open mic
Tuesday, December 17
8pm - Joanna & Danny Bronson
Wednesday, December 18
9pm - Kevin Foster
Olympia Restaurant
106 Kent St. W., Lindsay
705-328-1444
Friday, December 13
5-8:30pm -Live music TBA (reservations recommended)
Pig's Ear Tavern
144 Brock St., Peterborough
(705) 745-7255
Friday, December 13
9pm - The Vortexans
Saturday, December 14
8pm - The Venisons and Sun Ra Ra Ra ($5)
Sunday, December 15
4-7pm - Silver Hearts Quartet; 9pm - The Boo Radley Project ($5)
Tuesday, December 17
9pm - Open stage
Wednesday, December 18
9pm - Karaoinke
Puck' N Pint Sports Pub
871 Chemong Rd., Peterborough
(705) 741-1078
Friday, December 13
7pm - Andy & Friends
Saturday, December 14
8pm - Brittany Munns
Rolling Grape Vineyard
260 County Rd 2, Bailieboro
705-991-5876
Thursday, December 12
5:30-8:30pm - Tyler Cochrane
Sunday, December 15
2-5pm - Deanna Earle
Royal Crown Pub & Grill
4 King St. E., Colborne
905-355-1900
Saturday, December 14
8pm - Hilltop Project (no cover)
The Social Pub
295 George St. N., Peterborough
705-874-6724
Coming Soon
Saturday, December 21
1-4pm - PMBA Deluxe Live ft host band Diamond Dave & The Smoke Eaters w/ spotlight musician Vancamp ($10 donation suggested)
Tap & Tonic Pub & Bistro
18-22 Bridge St. W., Campbellford
(705) 947-2333
Thursday, December 12
7-10pm - James Higgins
The Thirsty Goose
63 Walton St., Port Hope
Friday, December 13
8pm-12am - Hunter James
Saturday, December 14
8pm-12am - Dan Farrell
The Venue
286 George Street North, Peterborough
(705) 876-0008
Coming Soon
Tuesday, December 31
9pm - Country New Year's ft Jeremy Macklin & Red Cup County ($75 at https://venueptbo.ca/)
White House Hotel
173 Charlotte St., Peterborough
(705) 741-2444
Friday, December 13
9pm - High Waters Band
Saturday, December 14
9pm - High Waters Band
